MumpsTravel Health

Mumps
Mumps is a caused by the mumps virus and is known for causing swelling of the salivary glands.

Cause of MumpsMumps is a viral infection which is easily spread through direct contact with an infected surface o via infected airborne particles
such as those given off by someone coughing, sneezing or talking.

Symptoms of MumpsMumps has an incubation period of around two days, after this symptoms can include:

Swelling of the salivary glands

Painful salivary glands

Headache

Loss of appetite

Lethargy

Complications that can occur with mumps include:

Swelling in the area of the testicles

Swelling of the breasts

Meningitis

Encephalitis

Loss of hearing

Preventing Mumps
Mumps can be vaccinated against and is included in the MMR vaccination which also immunizes against rubella and measles as well.

Treatment for Mumps
Treatment often involves rest and careful monitoring of symptoms.

Most At RiskPregnant women are at a risk of miscarriage and anyone who has not previously had the mumps or been vaccinated against mumps are at risk of the virus.